Certain music seems to tele-port us into another world, each time we hear it- a world where we feel safe and happy; comforted and in joy! This music is different for each one of us, almost like it is our own nada-swara.

Originally this was the purpose of all devotional music like chanting and kirtan. But it does not have to be a specific kind of music. Any sound wave that touches your soul and makes you experience the magnanimity of this creation is a good channel or portal to use to access your inner dimension.

Any music can be meditative- it is our interpretive experience of it that makes it so.

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​Nada Yoga is an ancient Vedic concept which considers the core vibrational energy that exists within all that is created.

​Everything in creation has three types of molecular motion: translational, rotational and vibrational motion- with vibrational motion being at the very core of the existence of the molecule! 

In Yogic terms it is a type of Nada-spanda for that molecule. I.e. it’s very own vibration (spanda) and the sound (nada) affiliated with it.

Those who are familiar with Solid State or Physical Chemistry may know that we are able to reach very close to absolute zero but never exactly absolute zero. As we approach absolute zero, we lose translational and rotational molecular motion and to attain absolute zero, we would also need to loose vibrational molecular motion, which is not possible at an existential level!

Nada Yoga considers two types of sounds- external sound which is Ahata and internal sound which is the Anahata! Ahata utilizes sensory organs like our ears to hear it. Anahata on the other hand cannot be heard by such sensory perception, it can only be experienced when we go within like in deep meditation states of Dhyana and Samadhi. Dhyana and Samadhi are the last two yogic limbs in Ashtanga Yoga.

All kinds of devotional music as chanting, kirtan and so on was meant to help one reach their Anahata (also called the unstruck sound) thru the Ahata. I.e. somewhere utilize the external sensory organ, which is what we have at our disposal as humans to reach the true, inner essential core within us which makes us conscious beings!

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Music therapy is a type of treatment that is often incorporated with traditional medical care. It is the use of music in a specific environment that is used to treat a wide variety of illnesses, disorders, issues and disabilities. The reason music is used is that it has a profound therapeutic effect on the brain and body.

​Music has the unique capability of activating different areas of the brain at the same time and has the ability to affect all kinds of functions. 

​Music therapy can be used to treat all kinds of illnesses regardless of the age or other factors of the person. It is used to eliminate stress, increase memory functions, improve the ability to display and communicate feelings, relieve pain, encourage overall wellbeing and enhance skills of socialization and overall life quality. It uses a variety of methods that are customized to each patient. 

While anyone can benefit from music therapy, it is often used for anyone who is dealing with unhealthy levels of stress, various health, development and learning issues and conditions. Unlike medication, music therapy allows the participant to become actively involved in their healing process or treatment. It encourages focus on ones strengths, which has a positive effect on many aspects of life. It allows the participant to communicate better and therefore encourages self-healing. 

Since music therapy can help heal all kinds of ailments, it is necessary to find a good and reputable practitioner to get the most out of your sessions. Those who experience chronic pain can use music therapy to create positive reactions and feelings in the participant. A good example of music therapy in this case is to picture a woman going through labor pain. Once she uses music therapy, she is able to create positive thoughts that the music promotes. 

It has been found that those who use music therapy tend to need much less medication and have improved blood pressure, heart rate and healthier respiratory system functions. It is suggested that this is due to the rhythmic beats of music that encourage healthy breathing and related functions. Those who use music therapy to deal are better at managing pain and have less chance of experiencing nausea-related symptoms. 

Music therapy is becoming more and more popular so it shouldn’t be difficult to find a practitioner in your area. Music therapy can also be practiced on your own by using various techniques such as listening to music that calms you and encourages positive feelings. 

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It is said that the Universe plays in rhythm of Shiva's damaru (also written as damru), which is a small hand-drum. There is something absolutely amazing, primal and pure about the drums. They awaken our entire body- after all our body is nothing but made up of membranes and they seem to truly get in sync with to the beat of the drums.

Feel the Beat of your Heart and the Universe with Drums- pure tunes to awaken your body's Chakra Energy Centers​.

I hope you enjoy listening to it.

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​In English we address the consciousness essence of man as soul. So the question that comes to many is if that be the case, then how come we are all the same and considered to be similar to our creator. I.e. we are all supposed to be similar and at the same time are very different and have our own individual tendencies which we carry thru many lifetimes.

The original Sanskrit word helps us understand this better. Soul or Atma is our consciousness-essence and for a manifested individual it is called as Jivatma (sometimes also written as Jeevatma). Jivatma is made of two words, Jiv (or Jeev) and Atma.

The “Atma” part of the Jivatma, is the microcosmic representation of the macrocosmic divine Consciousness. It is the same in essence and so at this level we are all the same.

Then what makes each one of us unique in our soul journeys is the Jeev part. If you have read the article on our numerous bodies then you understand that we carry all our karmas and samskars (i.e. karmic memory impressions) in our Causal body.

​This causal body makes up the Jeev part of the Jivatma. Since each one of us have had different experiences and our interpretations of life scenarios and resulting actions have been different; we each have our individual Causal body and in this way are an “individual Jeev”. The word Jeev in its most literal sense means a “living form”. Such a living form or Jeev is our basic individual identity.

When we speak of cleansing our karmas and learning our lessons, we are basically working on this part of ourselves. As we progress, we come to the stage of “Enlightenment” which is nothing but true understanding that even this existence of “Jeev or Life-Form” exists because of the delusion of Maya (what maintains the manifestation of separateness and duality).

At this point one is truly aware of the Atma aspect of one’s being. I.e. one is truly aware of our “Atmic Self”- this is nothing but a microcosmic drop of the macrocosmic Consciousness.

But till one is living a physical life, Enlightenment is as high an energetic state one can be in- since without letting the body go, which includes the Causal form and Jeev aspect, one cannot truly and completely merge in the macrocosmic Consciousness. This requires not just the awareness of one’s Atma but also detachment from one’s “Jeev-self”.

​If one has reached that stage of realization, then at the end of that lifetime, their Jeev would drop off! I.e. their Causal body along with its karmas and samskars would get dropped off and their Atma, their very essence will merge with the macrocosmic Consciousness. This is called moksha. It is ONLY after moksha that one will not be entangled with any further cycles of birth and death- since there is no “jeev- karmic causual body” creating the need for further births (and deaths)!

What I have observed is there are several folks who reach Enlightenment in their lifetime and continue on their “Soul Energy (Atmic) journey” for further understanding and awareness of their Cosmic self. Such folks are at higher energy states than of Enlightenment, but since they still have their physical life-form, it is imperative that they continue to lead their lives with non-action, i.e. without incurring any karma or creating any further karmic samskars. If they are able to do so, then at the end of that life-time they can reach Moksha.

In case, they incur karma or get caught in any delusions of the Maya, then their causal body will not drop off at death and will continue with their Atma- leading to further cycles of birth and death.

So, along with understanding one’s true nature of “Consciousness” it is important for us to lead our life in non-action: i.e. action which does not incur karma or create any forms of “attachment”! We will address this concept of Non-Action in another post.

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Namah is very commonly seen in many mantras. Particular in the ones where we are seeking a Bhakti- resonance with any particular energy-deity. E.g. Om Namah Shivaya or Om Gam Ganapatey Namah. 

Namah is colloquially said to mean “salutation” or a way of greeting, which is a way of paying obeisance. But then, there are several other words in Sanskrit which mean greetings or salutation such as Pranaam. Why don’t we find those being used in mantras?

​Also, the actual root word for salutation is Nama without the ‘h’ or the visarga- i.e. the two dots at the end. So, what does Namah really mean and when you say them in mantras, what does that really mean?

As we know Sanskrit is a very scientific language and the words are meaningfully created from its constituting root words or root-alphabet-combinations.

In this case- Na means “Not”. It is an alphabet used to indicate negation. Ma indicates “Mine”. So basically- Nama means “Not Mine”. Which makes sense as a form of greeting (acknowledging) “another” who is “not me”! That is why it is the root word in the famous greeting term “Namaste”.

Now comes the key part- visarga or the two dots at the end. It indicates letting go or sending forth. This is why it is key that Namah is used in mantras. Since it indicates, “I am letting go of all that’s not mine”. This reinforces detachment. Nothing in the physical world is mine and so I am letting it go. Then what is left? That which is NOT of this physical world. My very consciousness-essence.

So, when we say Namah in mantras what we are saying is that- I greet/pray/pay obeisance to you with my consciousness-essence (while letting go of all that is not me- this physical manifested world).

Next time you say any mantra which includes “Namah”. Say it while truly understanding this meaning of Namah. It is a very powerful experience. If you are finely tuned to experiencing energy, you will notice an even higher vibration and be able to “palpably” feel the energy of the deity you are praying to.

​This will also help you to more easily achieve “siddhi” of that mantra, which is to experience and maintain resonance with that energy-deity.

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Lord Ganesh is the Vedic Archetype of “Leader of the Gana-s” i.e.  Leader of People. That is why, he is also called as Ganaraj or Ganapati. 

Lord Ganesh is also considered as the archetype of the “First Initiation” energy and this is the reason why we always start any work, task, venture or even our prayers by first praying and paying respect to Lord Ganesh.

Now, the bija word (i.e. the seed-sound) Shri has the energy of Ma Laxmi. Goddess Laxmi is the Vedic archetype of success, wealth and affluence. 
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In case, you are not very familiar with Lord Ganesh or Ma Laxmi, then do check out my videos on them. I have already made several videos that explain who they are and also the many blessings that we can obtain by praying to Lord Ganesh as well as to Ma Laxmi. I have provided several helpful links below…

So, coming back to the mantra Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah… it not only has the energy of Lord Ganesh, who can remove any obstacles or problems that are blocking our path to success but it also has the energy of Ma Laxmi that further helps to give us success for our actions.

Because of this, it is very customary to first pray to Lord Ganesh with this mantra, before starting any new task. 
In fact, this is such an important mantra to chant before beginning any work… that the words “Shri Ganeshaya” are also used to indicate initiating any new action. 
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For e.g. let us say, starting Monday, you planned to start a new health regimen. Now, if you were speaking in any of the local Indian languages then you would say something like… starting Monday, I intend to ‘Shri Ganeshaya” my new health regimen.

Why I am explaining all this to you, is so you can truly understand the significance behind this mantra and by knowing it’s importance, you can consciously tap into that energy to help clear out any possible obstacles or challenges that you could encounter on your path. 

This can be (as I said earlier) any new work, task, prayers or even as we start a new day. It is very helpful to start each day with this mantra, so we can clear out any possible challenging energies and by doing so… hopefully enjoy a smoother day ahead- where we are able to better accomplish our planned actions and goals.

Each morning, you can simply say Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah even once while conveying your love and respect to Lord Ganesh.

Also, whenever possible and particularly if you are planning to start any new venture, then you can chant this mantra for 108 times to ensure a smoother implementation of your plans and actions.

Now, for many people, it is not easy to sit and do proper Japa- which is chanting the mantra and usually pre-recorded mantras are not said with proper intonation. Also, many a times these pre-recorded mantras have background music that seems to get in the way of focusing our mind and our mental energies on the mantra itself, so we can better absorb its energy. 
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So, what I have done is create a simple recording of this mantra- where it is chanted 108 times with proper intonation and no music. This way, you can simply play that track and mentally (or even verbally) repeat the mantra with proper pronunciation and intonation. 

You can simply play the first 12 minutes or so to complete one round, i.e. 108 of this japa or play it in the background while you work or go about your daily activities.

There is  no background music so not only it will not be distracting if you are to play it in the background, but also- if you want to chant along or meditate with this mantra then the music will not disturb your meditative flow.

I really hope that you will utilize this mantra recitation to not only better your own mantra chanting- intonation, i.e. proper pronunciation, but also hear it in the background or play it during the start and end of the day to infuse your surroundings with the very helpful and benevolent presence of Lord Ganesh.
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The amazing energies of Lord Ganesh along with Ma Laxmi, will not only remove all the obstacles from your path but also ensure that you are off to a great start on the path to success and wellbeing.

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